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Lawmakers warn auto part firms against importing illegal Chinese products
China

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to leaders of AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Genuine Parts Company, Advance Auto Parts, First Brands Group, and Factory Motor Parts. The letters express concerns that these firms are purchasing products from Qingdao Sunsong—a company based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC)—and its U.S.-based subsidiary currently under federal...


Moolenaar discusses arrest linked to alleged Chinese espionage in New York
China

WASHINGTON DC — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party appeared on NewsNation to discuss the recent arrest of a former Deputy Chief of Staff to New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The individual has been charged with acting as an agent for the Chinese government.


Brookings to host Susan Rice for leadership discussion
China

Susan Rice, recognized for her influential roles in both domestic and foreign policy, will be featured in a fireside chat hosted by the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings on Thursday, September 5. The event will see Rice in conversation with China Center Director and Senior Fellow Ryan Hass.


Moolenaar addresses Chinese social media influence on US elections
China

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a statement following reports that a Chinese social media influence operation posed as American voters and disseminated divisive messaging ahead of the presidential election in November.


Stimson Center appoints Steve Ross to enhance Myanmar expertise
China

The Stimson Center has announced the addition of conflict, mediation, and governance expert Steve Ross as a Senior Fellow. This appointment aims to enhance the think tank's expertise on the Indo-Pacific region, with a particular emphasis on the crisis in Myanmar and its effects on neighboring Bangladesh.


Sen. Crapo: ‘The No American Land for Communist China Act is a necessary protection’
China

Sen. Mike Crapo stated on Aug. 15 that the No American Land for Communist China Act will protect U.S. land from threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).


Weekend Interview: Fentanyl, War, and Global Ambitions, Gordon Chang Warns of China’s Increasing Aggression
China

Gordon Chang is the author of "China is Going to War", "The Great U.S.-China Tech War", "Losing South Korea", and "The Coming Collapse of China." He worked as an attorney in China and Hong Kong for almost two decades


US delegation discusses alliance with Korean officials
China

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Following their trip to Japan, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, alongside Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) traveled to the Republic of Korea to express their strong support for the American-Korean alliance and the economic prosperity and security South Korea brings to the Indo-Pacific and to the world.


Glossary aims to bridge US-China understanding on AI in national security
China

Since 2019, the Brookings Institution and the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University (Tsinghua CISS) have convened teams of national security technology experts from the United States and China for an unofficial Track-II dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) in national security. The two teams identified a need to build parallel glossaries of AI terms—one developed by U.S. experts and the other developed by Chinese experts—to enable a precise understanding of each other’s intended meanings when discussing AI and national security.


Modern Steel Act would create jobs and revitalize Pennsylvania communities
China

Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12), Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), and 10 other state lawmakers have co-introduced a bill aimed at bolstering U.S.-based manufacturing and returning next-generation iron and steel production to the Pittsburgh area. Titled the Modern Steel Act, the legislation also seeks to revitalize deindustrialized communities.


US lawmakers meet Japanese officials over PLA aggression concerns
China

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, along with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), traveled to Japan this week to express support for the U.S.-Japan alliance and discuss strategies to address the Chinese Communist Party’s increasing military, economic, and ideological aggression.


Moolenaar and Rubio urge DoD blacklist of CCP-linked battery firm
China

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) have jointly sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, urging the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to immediately add Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) to the Section 1260H list. This list identifies Chinese entities operating in the U.S. that are linked to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) or contribute to China's Military-Civil Fusion Strategy.


National Association of Manufacturers president: Energy Permitting Reform Act is ‘absolutely critical for us to be able to compete with China’
China

Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), stated that the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 would create more American jobs while decreasing reliance on China for critical items such as semiconductors and rare earth metals. Timmons shared his statement in a July 31 press release.


Lawmakers seek answers over US firm's alleged ties with Chinese drone manufacturer
China

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have written to the CEO of Anzu Robotics, seeking clarification about the company's relationship with DJI, a People’s Republic of China (PRC) military drone company. In separate correspondence to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, they presented evidence suggesting Anzu's concerning ties with DJI and requested that the Commerce Department consider measures to address potential...


How the U.S. Misjudged China: Fanell and Thayer Warn of China’s Growing Threat
China

The Rising Threat of China: Insights from James Fanell and Bradley Thayer


Lawmakers seek FDA probe into US pharmaceutical ties with Chinese military
China

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have requested information from the FDA regarding U.S. biopharmaceutical companies conducting clinical trials with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and in Xinjiang, where allegations of genocide against Uyghur people persist. Representatives Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL), and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) joined this inquiry, expressing concerns about potential intellectual property co-option by the...


Sen. Brown: FEND Off Fentanyl Act targets ‘fentanyl traffickers in China & Mexico’
China

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, stated that the bipartisan Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act aims to address the "fentanyl crisis" by targeting drug traffickers in China and Mexico. Brown shared his statement in an Aug. 18 post on X.


Rep. Banks: ‘many unanswered questions about Governor Walz’s relationship with the Chinese Communist Party’
China

Congressman Jim Banks, Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, stated he has asked Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for answers regarding Governor Tim Walz’s trips to China while he was a member of the National Guard. Banks shared his statement in an August 13 press release.


Lawmakers call for investigation into Chinese Wi-Fi router security risks
China

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have identified a growing risk posed by Chinese Wi-Fi routers in the United States, specifically those manufactured by TP-Link Technologies. They have called on the Department of Commerce to verify this threat and investigate the company.


Hudson Institute senior fellow: China ‘has a major interest in investing economically and technologically in Russia’s Arctic region’
China

Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Liselotte Odgaard stated that China is supporting Russia’s military stance in the Arctic region, posing a threat to NATO. Odgaard shared her statement in an August 5 commentary.